2024 – MotoGP™ – Rd 6 – Sprint – Catalunya – 25th May
Race Summary:
- Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing) claimed victory in a dramatic Sprint, benefiting from multiple rider crashes
- Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Racing) started strong but crashed out in the early stages at Turn 10 while leading
- Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) also crashed at Turn 5 after a strong start, following a battle with Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3)
- Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), who was leading on the final lap, slid out at Turn 5
- Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) overtook Acosta in the final laps to secure second
- Acosta was forced to settle for third
- Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) finished 4th, the first time in 2024 that he has missed a Sprint podium
- Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) recovered from outside the top ten to finish in 5th, moving back into the top three of the championship
Comments:
- Raul Fernandez on the front row for the first time in the MotoGP class